WorkSafeBC says there have been 22 crane incidents around the province between June and November

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WorkSafe BC is still looking into a problem with a construction crane at Drake and Howe in downtown Vancouver that's closed the intersection since yesterday morning.

It turns out there have been 22 such incidents around the province between July and November, mostly due to operator error.

Prevention Services Vice-President Al Johnson says there are about 300 tower cranes in the province with about 250 of them on the Lower Mainland.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter

WorkSafe BC is still looking into a problem with a construction crane at Drake and Howe in downtown Vancouver that's closed the intersection since yesterday morning.

It turns out there have been 22 such incidents around the province between July and November, mostly due to operator error.

Prevention Services Vice-President Al Johnson says there are about 300 tower cranes in the province with about 250 of them on the Lower Mainland.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter